Monthly Archives: August 2016

Star Photography, First Attempt

Posted on August 28, 2016 by Homestead Dad

I have always been fascinated by stars.  Before we even moved out to our Homestead for years I loved being out here early in the morning or late at night after hunting and just looking at the clear night sky … Continue reading →

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Bringing Home the Bacon

Posted on August 23, 2016 by Homestead Dad

Today was the day.  Today we went to go pick up our American Guinea Hogs.  It was about an hour and a half drive each way.  We got on the road around 9:30 and arrived at the farm we bought … Continue reading →

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Closer to Bacon

Posted on August 19, 2016 by Homestead Dad

We are inching our way closer to being ready for pigs.  As of now I am planning on picking up the pigs early next week.  Things have been slowed down because a couple of the little ones have been sick. … Continue reading →

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Putting up Hay for the Winter

Posted on August 16, 2016 by Homestead Dad

It has been a dry summer, so much so that the grass hasn’t been growing much at all.  Because of this the sheep and cow are currently eating hay and I will probably have to give them another bale soon. … Continue reading →

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Gaga Pit Video

Posted on August 15, 2016 by Homestead Dad

For those of you who might be interested in the video of us making the Gaga pit, here it is.

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I Go Ga-Ga for my Kids, Literally

Posted on August 14, 2016 by Homestead Dad

When our oldest son and I went to camp with our church earlier this summer there were lots of games and activities for the kids to partake in during their off time.  The one game that most of the kids … Continue reading →

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Adjusting the Waterer

Posted on August 12, 2016 by Homestead Dad

I needed to adjust the waterer as it was tilted the wrong way.

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A New Video…Segment?

Posted on August 12, 2016 by Homestead Dad

While I was out working on the pig pen, I realized that some people may not know the different types of fencing I was talking about so I made a quick video.  I am thinking of making it into a … Continue reading →

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Odds and Ends

Posted on August 10, 2016 by Homestead Dad

The weather has turned hot again.  We had three nice days, lows in the lower 80’s with low humidity.  Unfortunately we are back to highs near or into the 90’s with high humidity.  All that is to say working outside … Continue reading →

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Quad Parade, with Video

Posted on August 5, 2016 by Homestead Dad

As I mentioned in my last post, when we were at my Aunt and Uncle’s house last weekend, the kids were able to ride quads.  My uncle has really done a great job of creating a “school” for the kids … Continue reading →

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